Barnet
Finchley Church End By-Election
James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.
JG
17 Feb 2025
Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
Barnet Borough
In memoriam: Gerry FitzGerald
Our former local party Chair, Gerry FitzGerald, recently passed away. We pay tribute to a much-loved and longstanding party member who gave much and asked for little.
17 Jul 2023
Bexley
Local Residents express their views
Residents complain of the cost of living, the state of services in Bexley, and the lack of a stop for the new Super loop bus (SL3) in Bexley.
14 Mar 2024
Brent
Town centre described as 'pig sty full of drunks' in takeaway row
The ward councillor for Sudbury, Cllr Paul Lorber, believes “no further late opening hours” should be permitted in the area due to the disturbances already felt by residents.
ML
by My London
9 Jan 2024
North London council faces pressure to quash hardware store's plans to start selling alcohol
Cllr Georgiou believes the area already has ‘more than its fair share of issues’ due to the number of venues where people can buy alcohol and is calling for the plan to be thrown out.
AS
25 Jan 2024
Blue Bag Recycling Woes
Recent changes in the collection of recycling and waste are causing all sort of problems, not least that as the blue bags that are blown all over the place.
18 Jan 2024
Bromley
John Lewis - Consultation on Development at Bromley South
John Lewis has held their final consultation session for local residents about their plans to build tower blocks for rental flats on the site of Waitrose at Bromley South.
22 Jun 2023
Illegal felling of over 100 trees in Beckenham
On the morning of Saturday 10 June over 100 trees were illegally felled in a local field that is widely used by dog walkers. The field contained many 20-year-old oak trees and was a haven for bats and birds, such as kingfishers and woodpeckers.
19 Jun 2023
Red pollution alert in Bromley
Bromley’s air quality monitors have turned red today, indicating that pollution levels are particularly high and will remain high for the next three days.
LD
13 Jun 2023
Camden
Camden
Candidate launches campaign for Holborn & St Pancras by blowing his own trumpet
Our Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, Charlie Clinton, has launched his campaign to take on Keir Starmer by literally blowing his own trumpet at his launch event in March.
17 Mar 2024
Camden Borough
Camden Lib Dems Submit Budget Amendment
The Lib Dem group on Camden council submitted a budget amendment focused on tackling the climate crisis, supporting the homeless, and ensuring more children get access to music education in schools.
4 Mar 2024
Croydon
Richard Howard
A message from Richard Howard - our candidate to be Croydon's first mayor
A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.
1 May 2022
Claire Bonham
Historic Lib Dem win as party surges in polls
Voters in Croydon have backed the Liberal Democrats in last week's council elections, with over 35,000 votes for our candidates across the borough.
11 May 2022
Claire Bonham
Cllr Claire Bonham: My first two months
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since the declaration in Trinity School – a lot of my initial time has been put into understanding the various roles and responsibilities of the council, which is very different when you are on the inside to the outside!
12 Aug 2022
Ealing
Hina backs calls to protect Warren Farm
Lib Dem London Assembly Member Backs Calls for Warren Farm to Stay Rewilded
5 Mar 2023
Ealing's Local Planning Review
Ealing Liberal Democrats have been galvanising community support to raise concerns about the new proposed Local Plan, which will shape development in the borough for the next decade
6 Feb 2023
Crime & Policing
Lib Dems welcome change in Policing
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
6 Feb 2023
Enfield
Our Manifesto for Enfield 2022
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
14 Apr 2022
Greenwich
The London Cycling Campaign
The London Cycling Campaign kicked off their #ClimateSafeStreets event in Greenwich over the weekend, to raise awareness and showcase support for their 5th May local election asks.
26 Apr 2022
Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area
Pollution in The Peninsula
2 May 2022
Thank you to our candidates and supporters
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
22 May 2022
Hackney
1,879 Thank Yous
Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
10 Nov 2023
Election 2023: A Manifesto to Shake it Up!
Lib Dem candidate, Simon de Deney launches his manifesto, promising bold action on Housing, Green Spaces and stronger Local Democracy.
11 Oct 2023
Simon de Deney for Hackney Mayor
Stoke Newington resident, writer and actor, Simon de Deney is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the vacant Hackney mayoralty in the by-election on November 9th.
5 Oct 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham
Charing Cross Repair Delays Are Unacceptable, says local Lib Dem activist
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
30 Oct 2023
Haringey
Haringey Council put thousands of tenants at potential risk
The Regulator of Social Housing has found that Haringey has breached the Home Standard, causing “serious detriment” to...
HLD
7 Mar 2023
Lib Dem candidate calls for action on Tottenham Hale fly-tipping epidemic
Allen Windsor, the Haringey Liberal Democrat candidate for the Tottenham Hale by-election, has called for the council to take...
HLD
7 Mar 2023
Update on leisure centres
All pools at the Park Road Leisure Centre reopened early in February, but the Tottenham Green Leisure Centre remains closed after...
HLD
27 Feb 2023
Harrow
Harrow
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS by Philip Levy
The last few years have been, admittedly, difficult for the LibDems. We had to cancel two autumn conferences, one due to Covid, and the other when the Queen died. And many still blame us for the coalition – not noticing what has gone on subsequently.
6 Jan 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Health, Care & the NHS
Ambulance Wait Times
A&E wait times in Hillingdon are through the roof with 110 waiting over 12 hours New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Hillingdon.
12 Jan 2023
Local Government
Donate function available again!
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
20 Dec 2022
Local Government
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Appoints Parliamentary Spokesperson
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.
23 Nov 2022
Hounslow
Hounslow
Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
3 Mar 2026
Hounslow
Hounslow Lib Dems Launch Residents’ Survey Ahead of May Elections
The Hounslow Liberal Democrats have officially launched a comprehensive residents' survey to identify the key issues facing the borough prior to the local council elections on Thursday, 7th May.
2 Mar 2026
Islington
Number 4 Bus is Saved - Thanks to Local Residents and Campaigners
Islington Liberal Democrats are celebrating success in their campaign to save the number 4 bus route after a u-turn by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
24 Nov 2022
Kensington and Chelsea
Transport
K&C Lib Dems launch petition to stop TFL bus cuts
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
26 Jun 2022
Kingston
Statement on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
With the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Kingston Liberal Democrats join residents across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in this time of mourning, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
KLD
8 Sep 2022
Lambeth
“Dispiriting” Council consultation and closed-door Cabinet meetings drive short-sighted children’s centre proposals
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
10 Apr 2019
Lib Dems push Councillor for assurances on Lambeth's children's centres
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
23 Mar 2019
The truth must out: it’s time for answers on the Garden Bridge
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
21 Feb 2019
Lewisham
Britain
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
"We are all deeply mourning the profound loss of a great monarch who served our country so faithfully all her life and who was loved the world over."
13 Dec 2022
Merton
Period poverty: Lib Dems call for more support succeeds!
Lib Dem call for free period products in Council buildings backed
2 Feb 2023
Mobile skips or recycling collections will be piloted in the borough
Delivering on our manifesto commitment to introduce ‘pop up’ community skips in neighbourhoods as part of our plan for cleaner streets.
2 Feb 2023
The Government refuses to block plans for 50m tall office block at St George’s House East
Local Liberal Democrats previously tried to close a loophole to limit maximum building heights in Wimbledon town centre.
2 Feb 2023
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
More Major Works Scandals Need Investigating, Say Lib Dems
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally asked that the issues on the Chilton Grove Estate are formally looked at by OSC, following the damning reports into the Canada Estate, Devon Mansions, and Kirby Estate major works scandals.
6 Aug 2025
Liberal Democrats Back School Recycling Campaign With Petition
To mark the end of Love Parks Week, the Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a petition backing a campaign from local school children to install recycling bins in Southwark Park, following letters they had written to the council.
1 Aug 2025
London Assembly Member Joins Campaign to Save Police Presence in Southwark
Liberal Democrat Gareth Roberts, who sits on the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, has backed Southwark Liberal Democrats’ campaigns to save Canada Water police hub and the 24/7 police front counter in Walworth.
31 Jul 2025
Sutton
Sutton
Barry Lewis: Sutton Lib Dems will always protect the Green Belt
Council Leader Barry Lewis on the importance of keeping our borough green.
14 Jul 2025
Local News
Sutton Allotments Reap the Rewards of £12,000 in Grants
Green-fingered residents in Carshalton and Wallington are set to benefit from much-needed water system upgrades, thanks to £12,600 of funding secured from the Neighbourhood Fund.
31 Mar 2025
Local News
Roundshaw park set for nearly £100,000 investment
Roundshaw Park in Wallington is set to receive almost £100,000 in upgrades that will make the park more fun and accessible for everyone.
31 Mar 2025
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets
Working with Luke Taylor MP on China’s Super-Embassy
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
26 Nov 2025
Twickenham and Richmond
Richmond Council slams Tory economic incompetence as it is forced to raise council tax
High inflation and the government’s approach to local government funding are behind the rise in council tax announced by Richmond Council.
8 Mar 2023
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Affordable Homes
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
23 Jan 2023
Waltham Forest
Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have called on local Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023
Iain Duncan Smith MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats are demanding Iain Duncan Smith back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
6 Jun 2023
Chingford MP votes to cover up dangerous school buildings
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Iain Duncan Smith after they voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in Waltham Forest.
26 May 2023
Wandsworth
Tax
Wandsworth hit by National Insurance bombshell
Cost of living crisis bites
4 Jun 2022
Westminster
Edward Lucas: Conservative MP Nickie Aiken urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Liberal Democrat candidate/spokesperson for Westminster has called on local Conservative MP Nickie Aiken to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023